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Trenton — Simulated hospital beds were paraded and raced by enthusiastic representatives from local banks and community groups during the Bankers Bed Races event on Saturday, Sept. 30. Teams sprinted their beds down Ryan Crescent during the final event in the month-long fundraising campaign by local banks, which raised a grand total of $10,008 for the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF). Wendy Warner, executive director of the TMHF, said it was amazing to see the community come together to support health care at TMH. “All of the banks, they’ve all gotten on board so the entire community, (with) gifts big or small, have been able to get involved and participate and help us buy beds for our hospital, which people think the government should fund, but the community funds it,” she said. The bed races, part of Leon’s buy a bed campaign, is an effort to raise the $100,000 needed to purchase eight hospital beds and three stretchers for TMH. “The campaign has had an absolutely huge impact,” said Warner. “It’s been just absolutely far reaching for us, we’ve had people hearing about it on the radio, seeing it in their banks, so it’s been good for us to reach that population that we don’t always get to.” Nick Toritto, Scotiabank vice president of the Ontario central east district, rode on top of Scotia Bank’s bed

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dressed in a fur coat and gold chains, thanks to his Scotia Bank team in Trenton. “I came out today because we’re very happy to be a part of the Trenton community and the whole Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, this is a great cause to raise awareness and funds for beds that are required,” he said. The Scotiabank team raised over $500 as an incentive to get Toritto to participate in the event.

“They did a great job, I’m so proud of Michelle and Susan who are our managers in Trenton and the whole team,” he said. Kathi McBride, branch manager at TD Bank in Trenton, said the TD team’s fundraising campaign did better than expected. “Our goal was $1,000 and we raised just over $1,600, so it was a lot more than we anticipated but we couldn’t have done it without our customers, they took involvement in everything

we did and we had a lot of fun with it,” she said. The fundraising campaign was a fantastic idea, said McBride, since the hospital is connected to everybody in the community. “It’s the best thing we’ve done in a long time and we know it’s supported our community, we all get use out of the Trenton Memorial Hospital.” Going into the event on Saturday, the TMHF had three out of the eight beds needed for the hospital.

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munity to the doctors, a big part of this is going to be a social side so they enjoy the community and they get to know the people in our community,” said Smylie. “I think we need to sell our community, it’s a great place to be.” The City of Quinte West’s physician recruitment incentive is $100,000, generally paying $20,000 per year over five years, said David Clazie, director of corporate and financial services. As other communities increase their incentives, Smylie said it would become more challenging

to recruit if a plan is not developed to sell the community. The committee did approach Brighton council for support, but Smylie said council deferred its decision at this time. For more information on the physician recruitment and retention co-ordinator position, contact Wendy Warner at 613-3922540 ext. 5403. Smylie said they are looking for someone who is outgoing, friendly, energetic and committed with some medical and government program knowledge.

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the co-ordinator and to also flush out the roles and responsibilities for the committee. Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, chief administrative officer Charlie Murphy, councillors Sally Freeman and Michael Kotsovos, two members of Our TMH including Smylie and Sharon Urquhart, plus Phil Wild, Wendy Warner and Daryl Smith from the TMHF, a community member and Quinte Health Care representative were a part of the committee meeting. “Really what we want to do is bring the community on board in really recognizing the need for doctors and having a community driven process to get leads for doctors, to bring them to Quinte,” said Smylie, noting the recruiting and retention program is mainly for recruiting family physicians but it will not be limited to that and all leads will be pursued. Smylie stressed that it’s a community driven program, acknowledging that Quinte Health Care has a recruiting program for the hospital, but the city needs support. “We’re going to be looking to the community for support as we run activities to sell our com-

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Trenton — Quinte West is looking for a talent scout, of sorts, to help land doctors in the community. The community physician recruitment and retention committee, formed in August, is looking to hire a physician recruitment and retention co-ordinator for a full-time, six-month temporary position with the opportunity for renewal. The City of Quinte West and the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) have each contributed $50,000 to fund the new recruitment and retention program, said Wendy Warner, executive director of the TMHF, and the first thing on the list is to hire a co-ordinator. “We will be looking or someone ASAP,” said Warner. “We will be putting out an advertisement shortly because we want to have them in place as quickly as possible to hit the ground running, there’s a lot of work to be done.” The co-ordinator will be in charge of advertising and promoting the community to potential physicians and co-ordinating programs already in place, making sure people do not fall through the cracks, said Warner. “We really need to improve our engagement of the people who are coming here and sell the quality of life of being a physician in our community, with our without hospital privileges,” she said. “We have to do something for the community that’s more active, with a dedicated body that’s got the drive and the passion to want to make it happen and put the time in, that’s a full-time position.” There is a need for community physicians at the moment, but Warner said the committee recognizes it’s more about what the community’s future looks like as physicians retire and the need grows. “Over the next period of time, there will be several physicians that are going to be retiring, those physicians are carrying huge rosters of patients, upwards of 3,000 patients, the new young docs start with a much, much smaller roster,” she said. “We are going to have quite a few people without docs and no access to primary care, that, in turn, puts the weight on the hospital, on the emergency department.” That means the city needs to recruit at least twice as many new physicians to carry the patient rosters of retiring physicians. John Smylie, chair of the community physician recruitment and retention committee, said the committee held its first meeting this week to discuss the hiring of

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Quinte Canadian Filmfest celebrates 100 years of film in Trenton Filmfest festival director, said he was excited to see the hard work from the entire committee come to fruition. “It’s a real testament to the hard work that everyone’s put in,” he said. “I’m really excited that we were able to assemble such a great, diverse show with a lot of local filmmakers represented and a lot of films represented from across the country.” The three-day event took place at the Centre Theatre, Trenton Town Hall 1861 and the Fiesta Lounge in Trenton.

It was an awesome celebration of Canadian film in the original Hollywood of the North, said George, and it’s been great to see the film festival grow since 2013 when it was just an afternoon event called The Movie Years Today. “The very first year we ran this, we had eight films and five of them were mine from college,” George laughed. “Just to see it grow to a whole weekend, three venues, filmmakers represented from across the country and a whole lot of local filmmakers, it’s just really special to see the interest that our community has in seeing something like this happen, it’s really humbling.” Local filmmaker Sean Scally had his documentary titled Heritage Cramahe Moments: Miss E.J. Padginton in the festival. From Eliza J. Padginton’s humble beginnings in Lakeport, Ont., in 1862, Scally’s documentary follows the story of how Padginton went on to become to longest-serving postmistress in the history of Canada Post. She began writing to Canadian soldiers in Africa during the Boer War, 1899-1902, in the Great War of 191418, the Second World War, 1939-45, and the Korean conflict, 1950-53. A stalwart of Cramahe Township, Local filmmaker Sean Scally interviewed on the red carpet at the Quinte Padginton touched many lives. Canadian Filmfest at Centre Theatre in Trenton. Also a member of Cinema Quinte, Erin Stewart/Metroland Scally said he enjoys creating documentary films. “There’s a rich history right around here in Quinte, there’s so many cool stories,” he said. “The last two stories I’ve done are women’s stories, which don’t actuBY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — More than 20 films showcased the best of local and national films during the first Quinte Canadian Filmfest in Trenton from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1. The festival celebrated 100 years of film in Trenton, which is referred to as the original Hollywood of the North because Trenton established the very first Canadian film studio in 1917 and was the leading film production centre in Canada from 1917 to 1934. Joel George, Quinte Canadian

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ally get told a lot, so it’s good.” Having the opportunity to show his films to the community is fantastic, said Scally. “I love the local film festivals, I love the independence of them and you get to see films that you don’t usually see, they may not be on Netflix and they may not be online,” he said. “They’re really good for audiences and also for filmmakers, especially the local ones, it’s exciting to see your film on the big screen.” For next year, Scally said he’s working on a story about a time when Trenton was home to the biggest ammunition TNT plant in the British Empire during WWI, which exploded a few

weeks before the end of the war under mysterious circumstances. Councillors Sally Freeman, Allan DeWitt and Karen Sharpe attended opening night on Friday to show their support for the film festival. “We have a lot of young filmmakers in our area and we’re supporting local filmmakers and Canadian filmmakers, we’re really supportive of that and the committee that works so hard,” said Sharpe. Freeman said it’s exciting for local filmmakers to have the opportunity to show their films on the big screen and DeWitt added that the film community deserves to have a film festival like the Quinte Canadian Filmfest. “I think the 100th anniversary of film in Trenton, now Quinte West, really kick started the thought process, especially for council, about how important the industry was and how important it can be in the future,” said DeWitt. “There’s been a very lively conversation and support put behind it and hopefully future support continues, that’s what I believe we want.” DeWitt said it’s exciting to see the industry have a chance to grow again.


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Catalonia: a primer to Puigdemont Catalan nationalist leader Carles Puigdemont got most of what he wanted out of the chaotic pseudo-referendum on Sunday: 761 people injured by the Spanish police trying to block it. One or two martyrs dead for the cause of Gwynne Dyer Catalan independence would have been even better, and no doubt the 761 injured include a fair number of sprained ankles and broken nails, but the pictures will do the job. Even the foreign media coverage bought the story that the brutal Spanish police were suppressing the popular will – so now Puigdemont will have an excuse for making a unilateral declaration of independence. Puigdemont, the president of the Catalan regional government, is no stranger to histrionics. In the past he has compared Catalan separatists’ non-violent campaign for independence to the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39 and even to the Vietnam War. “Every day is a Vietnam,” Puigdemont said in a TV interview last year, which seems a bit over the top as American B-52s hardly ever bomb Barcelona. But that’s the sort of stuff that rallies the troops, and there is a minority of people in Catalonia who really want independence. There always has been, because Catalonia has had a hard time from some Spanish governments in the past. It fought on the losing (Republican/Communist) side in the Spanish Civil War, and tens of thousands of Catalans died when General Francisco Franco’s fascists won the war. Franco punished Catalonia by banning the use of the Catalan language (which is quite close to Castilian Spanish, but different enough for people to care about the difference). But today Catalonia is the richest region of Spain. The Catalan language enjoys equal status with Spanish and is used in the schools. The region’s wealth has attracted so many people from other parts of Spain over the years that 46 percent of the population now speaks mostly Spanish. (37 percent use mainly Catalan, and 12 percent say they use both equally.) So why do so many Catalans want to break from Spain? Historical grievances dating from the Civil War and even before; resentment that so many Spanish-speakers have immigrated to Catalonia; resentment that they have to share some of their wealth with poor-

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er parts of Spain (but this is Europe, where that is perfectly normal); and most of all what Sigmud Freud called “the narcissism of minor differences.” Equally minor differences saw Norway break away from Sweden non-violently in 1904, and Slovakia peacefully secede from former Czechoslovakia in 1993, so pettiness in itself is no obstacle. Catalan separatists, however, faced two major obstacles: an independence referendum is illegal under the Spanish constitution – and if they did hold a proper referendum, they’d almost certainly lose. The problem is all those Spanish-speaking people who don’t share the romantic nationalist dreams of many (but not all) Catalans. A poll in March showed 48.5% opposing independence and 44.3% in favour; by July it was 49.4% against independence, and only 41.1% for it. It’s not easy to disenfranchise all those “Spaniards” (most of whom were actually born in Catalonia), so a simple referendum won’t deliver the goods. Puigdemont’s big idea probably occurred to him after a symbolic referendum in 2014 produced an 80 percent majority for independence – because it was illegal, and therefore only a third of the population (almost all Catalans) voted in it. What if he held another illegal referendum, but this time have the Catalan parliament, where his coalition has a narrow majority, declare it “legal and binding”. Once again, most Spanish-speakers wouldn’t vote – but this time, he said, there will be no requirement of a minimum turnout, and the regional parliament can declare independence “within 48 hours” if the vote goes in favour. Or, if the Spanish government intervenes to stop the vote, as is its right under the constitution, he could use that as a pretext for a unilateral declaration of independence. It was win-win for Puigdemont, and loselose for the Spanish government. If Madrid didn’t intervene, Catalonia would declare independence on the strength of a referendum in which only a minority of the population, almost all Catalan-speakers, voted. If it did intervene to stop the referendum, it would be guilty of “thwarting democracy”, and the images of Catalan protesters being dragged away from polling booths would prove to the world how evil the Spanish government is. Madrid went with the latter option, and now is seen across the world as an oppressor. Puigdemont, in a televised address Sunday evening, said: “With this day of hope and suffering, the citizens of Catalonia have won the right to an independent state in the form of a republic.” He also hinted that a unilateral declaration of independence was on the way.

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Editorial by Chris Malette Here we go, once again down the rabbit hole that is the madness of America’s gun obsession. Last Sunday, 64-year-old Stephen Paddock opened fire on a crowd of more than 20,000 concertgoers from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay resort. At least 50 are dead and more than 400 people were rushed to hospitals. As of this writing, police and video/audio witness accounts believe Paddock used one or more automatic weapons in his assault. This isn’t about legitimate firearm use for hunting and sport shooting. This is a different beast, altogether. And the gun debate in the United States heats, again, to the boil. It will simmer down, though, as it always has, once the powerful gun lobby and the National Rife Association spin machine goes into high gear. There are nuts on both sides of the border on this take, too. In Belleville, some may recall we recently chronicled the ravings of the odious antiIslam blogger Stefanie MacWilliams, who is a fervently far-right pro-American tub-thumper who longs to carry a gun (for protection, don’t you know) and to pick up her toddler son and move to the United States. Within hours of Paddock’s rampage, on Twitter, MacWilliams posted the following gem: “Guns save lives, too. Far more than they take.” It is to weep. Nevada law does not require gun owners to have a permit to purchase or carry rifles and shotguns, according to the National Rifle Association. Fully automatic weapons, like those used by Paddock, are illegal across the US, unless they were purchased and registered prior to 1986. Automatic weapons fire until the ammunition is used up; semi-automatic weapons require the trigger to be pulled for each shot. Semi-automatic weapons are legal in Nevada, but there is no end to the number of easily-accessed instructions, online, on how to convert certain semi-automatic weapons to full-auto fire. As we previously noted, in Nevada you can own, purchase or sell a machine gun that is registered according to federal regulations, which means that you can own a machine gun that was manufactured before 1986. It was clear Paddock possessed and fired at least one of those machine guns – although it’s unclear whether it was a pre-1986 legal model or a modified semiautomatic. Nevada has no law of its own regulating assault weapons, .50-caliber rifles or large-capacity ammunition magazines. A 2013 investiga-

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tion from Mother Jones magazine showed that large-capacity magazines, which use more than 10 rounds, were used in half of 62 mass shootings its reporters looked into, including the mass killings in Aurora, Colorado, and the horrific mass killing of young children at a primary school in Sandy Hook, Connecticut. But, while the events of the day draw the public magnifying glass to Nevada gun laws, the broader issue of mass killings in the United States – truly a global phenomenon owing entirely to the country’s ease of gun possession by the masses – still seems to vex most people. Writing in USA Today last year, Northeastern University criminology professor and author of books on mass killings, James Alan Fox, had these observations: “It has become semi-automatic that any large-scale mass shooting will spark furious discussion concerning the role of guns and regulations governing their sale and ownership,” said Fox, using a poorly-timed pun in his statement. “The higher the body count, the more heated the debate between those demanding more gun restrictions and those wanting more gun rights.” You’ve heard the argument among the guncultists in the U.S. and certainly from the NRA – an armed populace can defend itself from such outbursts. In other words, you pull a gun and the rest of us will pull our guns and neutralize you as a threat. Most rational experts agree, though, that that merely creates a greater risk that a shootout involving an assailant and armed citizens would claim more lives. “For example, said Fox, “had moviegoers in Aurora, Colorado pulled out concealed weapons inside the darkened theater, the chaos could have been magnified with many more victims potentially caught in the crossfire. Unlike the gunman who, by virtue of planning, is calm and steady, others are caught by surprise” It seems, for us in North America – the rest of the world looks on in horror tinged with bemusement – this never-ending, sad circus will continue to spin with no resolution so long as the gun lobby is so strong and pervasive in the United States. One of the best, most succinct observations of the day was made in Tweet form by political commentator Dan Hodges: “In retrospect Sandy Hook marked the end of the U.S. gun control debate. Once America decided killing children was bearable, it was over.”

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This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out,” works to better educate the public about the critical importance of developing a home escape plan and practicing it. Quinte West Fire Rescue is working to reinforce those potentially life-saving messages. Deputy Chief Dan Smith would like to remind everyone that “home escape planning is one of the most basic but fundamental elements of home fire safety, and can truly make the difference between life and death in a fire situation.” In support of Fire Prevention Week, Quinte West Fire / Rescue encourages all households to develop a plan together and practice it. A home escape plan includes working smoke alarms on every level of the home, in every bedroom, and near all sleeping areas. It also includes two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window, with a clear path to an outside meeting place like a tree, light pole, or mailbox that’s a safe distance from the home. The Quinte West Fire Department offers these tips and recommendations for developing and practicing a home escape plan: Draw a map of your home with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them. Make sure the number of your DELIVERY home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. • Beer & Liquour Close doors behind you as you • Grocery Orders leave — this may slow the spread of • Fast Food smoke, heat and fire. • Restaurant Deliveries Once you get outside, stay outside. • Pharmacy Deliveries Never go back inside a burning build• Corner Store Pick-Up & Deliveries ing. To learn more about this year’s DEBIT AT Fire Prevention Week campaign, THE DOOR “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out,” and home escape planning, visit firepreventionweek.org. ®

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Operation Motorsport asking for community support BY SARAH HYATT

Brighton — Operation Motorsport executive director Tiffany Lodder is hoping the public will answer the call to help a local soldier from CFB Trenton. “I see a little light in his eyes” that wasn’t there before, said Tiffany. “You can see a connection has been made and that’s what I’m working for.” Tiffany and her husband Diezel, who serves as CEO for the new nonprofit and is also a 35-year-veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, recently celebrated the launch of Operation Motorsport. The Brightonians’ mission is to help ill and injured service members and veterans with disabilities in their recovery and rehabilitation and through motorsports opportunities. But right now, Tiffany says the Lodders’ need the public’s help. “We’re looking to raise about $2,500 to help a local soldier from CFB Trenton, so he can go to the Race of Remembrance,” she said. The $2,500 needed is to cover costs for the weeklong trip to the Anglesey Circuit in Wales, where the Race of Remembrance is hosted. The $2,500 covers transportation costs, accommodations, meals, etc. (The solder will not be identified by name at this time). This gentleman is still serving, but

will be transitioning out of the military, said Tiffany. With Operation Motorsport just starting out, Tiffany said the organization does not have the funds to cover the soldier’s trip, nor does the soldier and his family. This individual would be the sole Canadian soldier, if funds were raised, to travel with the Lodders for the event. Two American soldiers will be attending the event with the Lodders, but that fundraising was done in the United States, said Tiffany. Tiffany said she has made funding requests to organizations like Wounded Warriors and the legions, but the event is fast approaching and as more time passes, she worries costs will increase, particularly regarding the plane rides. The gentleman the Lodders are looking to help has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and operational stress injury (OSI). This individual did want to come to Operation Motorsport’s launch event, said Tiffany. “I just don’t think at that time, he was quite ready to put himself out there,” she said. Since the launch event, however, Tiffany’s met with the CFB soldier and his wife a couple times through community events and the like. After spending some time together and talking a little more, Tiffany, the

soldier and his wife think getting involved with Operation Motorsport would be a positive. He’s definitely shown more of an interest since the launch and after some more interaction, said Tiffany. The Race of Remembrance commemorates the sacrifices made by service personnel and their families through a unique endurance race, with a heroes’ dinner and a trackside service of remembrance. In part, it’s what motivated the Lodders to start Operation Motorsport, as it’s quite the inspiring event, they say. Tiffany believes this individual’s attendance at the race will help him better understand “what it is we’re trying to do” and how Operation Motorsport might help the soldier. “He’ll be able to see how the charities are at work over there …” she said. In bringing veterans and serving soldiers to Wales as part of Team Canada and Team USA, the idea is “beneficiaries” will be able to shadow and learn from an array of people involved in the race teams, from crew members, to support staff, or photographers, for example. (Beneficiaries is a term used by Operation Motorsport for both veterans and service members). “If we can engage him now that’s going to be a very important part of his growth and this organization’s

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growth,” said Tiffany. And who knows, she added, his story could end helping countless others and this could be the start of a new chapter for this gentleman. At the November race, there will also be a veteran with a disability and/ or a serving soldier driver and crew member per country, with the car and crew chief coming from the United Kingdom’s Mission Motorsport. Operation Motorsport aims to help veterans and service members in an array of ways and with numerous programs in coming years. This particular race event is part of the Lodders’ plan to help people explore and develop an interest in motorsport-related activities

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Ad Astra stones celebrated at National Air Force Museum of Canada BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — More than 100 people gathered in the airpark of the National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) to celebrate the 2017 Ad Astra dedication ceremony on Saturday Sept. 30. Introduced in 1996, granite Ad Astra stones have been purchased and laid along the walkways of the airpark, inscribed on behalf of any Canadian airman or airwoman who has served or is serving in the Canadian Air Force or an allied air force, their spouse or others, if deemed appropriate by the board of directors. “Each and every one of those stones has a story,” said Maj. William March, Chair of the NAFMC board of directors. The stories form the linkages and bonds that bring the past alive for the present and set us up for how we’re going to deal with the present, he said. “Each and every one of the individuals and organizations that those stones represent have touched us in so many ways, and created stories of their own and those stories are so important to who we are and what we are,” said March. Colonel Mark Goulden, commanding officer of 8 Wing Trenton, said it was honour to participate in this year’s Ad Astra dedication ceremony, dedicating 226 Ad Astra Stones placed between July 15, 2016 and July 15, 2017. “I am humbled by the names that are engraved on the over 12,000 Ad Astra

stones that are placed throughout this park, I am also reminded of those who are serving at 8 Wing today, including our personnel deployed,” he said. The celebration also marked the 100th anniversary of the Royal Flying Corp Canada, the first military pilot training in Canada in 1917. “We honour the people whose paths intersect here at this museum, the people who defend and represent the values and principles that we treasure as a nation and those paths started 100 years ago,” said Goulden. “While those who served in the Royal Flyer Corp in the earliest days of the Royal Air Force have long past, I can assure you that their spirit lives in the airmen and airwomen of the RCAF today and in the names permanently engraved in the stones in this park.” Goulden spoke of his gratitude for all of the names engraved on the stones and thanked the staff and volunteers dedicated to the work of museum and their commitment of ensuring the history and heritage is preserved. The Ad Astra Stone Program was originally proposed by Maj. Roy Skillicorn and developed by Colonel “Cy” Yarnell. To date, more than 12,000 stones have been placed in the park, raising more than $1.1 million for the museum, succeeding far beyond its expectation. The donation required for a stone in 2016/2017 is $160.

The colours are marched into the ceremony during the 2017 Ad Astra stone dedication at the National Air Force Museum of Canada on Saturday Sept. 30. Erin Stewart/Metroland

Col. Mark Goulden, commanding officer of 8 Wing Trenton, spoke during the 2017 Ad Astra dedication ceremony on Saturday Sept. 30. Erin Stewart/Metroland

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Local veteran’s group donates money Lions support Food Bank to charity for blind BY MAKALA CHAPMAN

Quinte West - A charity for visually impaired children across Canada got some much-needed help thanks to a group of motorcyclists who care. The local unit of the 1st Canadian Army Veterans (CAV) Motorcycle formation donated a total of $255 to the Military Police Fund for Blind Children (MPFBC) during a cheque presentation, which was held at Bain Park in Quinte West on Sept. 26. The MPFBC is a volunteer-based initiative that has been offering financial assistance to visually impaired Canadians aged 21 and under since 1957. As for the local CAV members, known collectively as the ‘Afghanistan’ unit, they are a group of veterans with a passion for motorcycling and giving back to the community through charitable work. But the donations to the military fund each year are especially important to the CAV organization said Skip Solomon, president of the Afghanistan unit. Taking a second to pause, Solomon went on to explain that the money was given in memory of the late Major Wayne Boon, who had not only been a member of a CAV

unit in Ottawa, but a former military police officer for several years. “He was killed in a 1 CAV ride in the County in June of 2015,” said Solomon, adding that Afghanistan unit rider Master Corporal Darren Williams from Quinte West had also lost his life during the crash. In honour of their legacy, Solomon said the money had been collected through the various donations given at the two memorial rides over the last year. A donation of $265 dollars was also been given to the Tony Stacey Centre for Veterans Care in memory of Williams. Reflecting on the motto of the CAV’s motto “ride, have fun and help others,” Solomon said both Boon and Williams had been the perfect embodiment of that saying and that they would have been happy to know that they were still doing good for the community. William Kaufman, the president of 1 CAV formation, was also on hand at Tuesday’s presentation. He noted that he couldn’t have been more proud of Afghanistan unit for their contributions to helping better the lives of veterans, as well as supporting the military po-

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Gerry Quick on behalf of the Trenton Lions Club presented a cheque of $1,500 to the chair of the Care & Share Food Bank, Carole Gardiner this past Saturday morning at the annual food bank drive. This money was raised by the Lions Club at their September ‘All You Can Eat Spaghetti Buffet’. Over the years, it is estimated that the Trenton Lions Club has donated in the neighbourhood of $100,000 to our local food bank through a combination of activities including weekly bingos and chip wagon profits. Submitted photo

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QHC and province face over capacity challenges BY ERIN STEWART

Trenton — Quinte Health Care (QHC) has faced over capacity challenges during a very busy spring and summer. At a time when hospitals could expect to see a lower volume of patients between May and October, hospitals across the province have faced capacity levels typical to the flu season. The QHC board of directors discussed the challenges during a meeting on Tuesday Sept. 26, noting QHC hospitals in Belleville, Trenton, Bancroft and Picton have been running about 15 per cent over capacity on a regular basis and at times reaching 30 per cent. “We have had situations where we are so over capacity that we are calling on our partners to help us out,” said Carol Smith-Romeril, chief nursing officer and vice president. “There have been times when the ICU is over capacity as well, and for the patients’ best interest they are sent to another hospital.” The rate of patient admissions and length of stay in hospital gives an idea of what the capacity is.

Going back to 2013, SmithRomeril said they have seen a fairly steady increase in the rate of patient admissions as well as patient length of stay. Smith-Romeril presented information to the board to summarize the capacity challenges and actions being taken to cope, but she said there’s not one singular contributing factor for being over capacity. “I’m not aware of any particular driver, we believe that the aging, chronic disease management or people with maybe three or four chronic diseases, that’s probably the cohort that is driving the longer length of stay,” she said. “I believe it has to do, across the board, with older population but I can’t find a single reason or a single driver, I think it’s multiple.” With flu season around the corner, Smith-Romeril said they want a really good match with the flu vaccine and to encourage everyone to get a flu shot. Mary Clare Egberts, QHC president and CEO, said the medicine unit at Belleville General Hospital is by far the busiest.

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St. Paul Secondary School’s Taylor Whaley Smith is tackled by Trenton High School’s Kiersten Westwood during the senior girls’ rugby game on Monday Oct. 2. The THS Tigers came out on top 54-7. The junior girls also faced off on Monday and the Tiger took home aother win 34-14 over the Falcons. Catherine Frost

shooting the Hawks 10-4. Cobourg ended with 23 shots on goaltender Carson Poulin and Trenton had 22 shots on Owen Liskiewicz. Despite the loss, Abrams said Purple in the Rink was a great success. “I thought it was a tremendous event, great crowd support. We had a huge crowd there and just for a great cause, it was a great night for us,” he said. Trenton’s Sean Blimkie, 17, said he was happy to take part in his first ever Purple in the Rink with the team. “It’s very special to us, it’s a pretty big deal for this to go on. And it’s great for a high-class organization like this to pay attention to this type of problem,” he said. “I’m looking forward to see how our fans support us and how they come together to fight against this problem.”

Since it’s his first year with the GHawks, Blimkie said he’s been surprised by the fan support in Trenton. “It’s a huge difference, the fans here are so loyal and they’re special to the community, everywhere else you will not have this type of fan base. So it’s a great experience, it’s just amazing to be here,” he said. During the game there was a silent auction, with bidding on the Hawks’ game-worn purple jerseys. The proceeds from the event went to the Children’s Foundation, serving Hastings, Northumberland and Prince Edward Counties. Trenton will be off for a full week, until Friday Oct. 6, when they start a threegame stretch over four days on the road with a stop in Markham to battle the Royals.

Lancers women’s rugby team blanks Mohawk, men lose to Algonquin Belleville – The Loyalist Lancers women’s Rugby Sevens team beat Mohawk 26-0 for their fourth win of the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association season on Saturday. The game was one of four it played during a day of competition at Seneca College. The team lost its three other games; 12-5 to St. Lawrence College, 21-12 to Fleming and 43-5 to Seneca. With a 4-6 record, the Lancers are now in sixth place in the new nine-team league. The Lancers men’s rugby team, which plays the 15-man game, is still looking for its first win of the season after a 43-12 loss to Algonquin at home on Saturday. Brian Nicol and Brock Brescott scored tries for the Lancers and Tristan Cowan kicked one two-point convert. The Lancers men play their final home game of the season on Friday, Oct. 6 when they host St. Lawrence College at 6 p.m. In soccer, the Lancers women are coming off a 9-0 loss to Seneca on Sunday. They did better the previous Wednesday, when they lost 2-1 to St. Lawrence College. Jodie Mitchell scored the lone Lancer goal. The team’s next home game is Wednesday, Oct. 11 when it hosts Fleming at 6 p.m.

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Police raid Moira apartment, Theatre guild season to start seize shotgun Belleville police raided an apartment on Moira Street and arrested a man for possessing a shotgun while under a court-ordered firearms prohibition. Police said in a statement John Collingridge Jr. was arrested after the Belleville police intelligence and street crime unit – with backup from the force’s tactical team – raided an apartment on Moira Street Wednesday, Sept. 27. They seized a loaded .12 gauge shotgun, police said in a

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ages are thrown together and must learn all about each other all over again, followed by “ The Curious Savage” about a wealthy new resident of a nursing home and her family, the other residents and nursing home staff. Moira Nikander-Forrester, director of the guild’s annual musical, practically recruited half or more of her cast by inviting the audience to join her on stage to sing Irving Berlin’s hit song from that show, also an “anthem” of the theatre – “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Participants from children to seniors were quick to take advantage of the opportunity to join her. Auditions are in late January. The audience was told volunteer opportunities in many aspects of the guild and theatre are always available. Comments from those attending indicated they are looking forward to a fun and exciting season.

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Belleville – The British Home Children who came to Belleville will never be forgotten. A plaque commemorating the city’s famous Marchmont Distribution Home was unveiled Thursday, Sept. 28 by the Hastings County Historical Society during a touching ceremony at the Belleville Club. The home existed at what is now the area of Yeomans Street and Moira Street West from 1870 to 1925 and took in about 10,000 orphaned, abandoned and impoverished British children.

They were taken from workhouses, industrial schools and the streets and brought across the ocean to be placed as indentured farm workers and domestics. Their stories walk a fine line between tragedy and triumph.

Stirling man, Doug Ray, dies in crash Havelock - A 68-year-old Stirling man is dead after a motorcycle crash Sunday on Highway 7. The collision took place east of Havelock shortly before noon on Sunday. Peterborough County OPP report Ray was driving his motorcycle west when he was hit by an eastbound vehicle attempting to turn left on Sama Park Road. Douglas Ray, 68, of StirlingRawdon Township, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a woman, was treated for minor injuries at an area hospital. Highway, between Belmont 2nd Line and Blairton Road, was closed for several hours. At press time, no charges against the driver of the vehicle had been released by police.

Sandra Joyce (left) and Karen Mahoney, representatives of British Home Child Group International, celebrate the unveilAs the plaque states, “in some cases conditions. ing of a plaque to honour Marchmont Disthese children encountered heavy la“Many of the home children gained bour demands on the farms with dif- education, overcame loneliness and tribution Home. Stephen Petrick/Metroland

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I’ve had the good fortune to enjoy Budapest’s “Illumination Tour” by boat on two separate occasions now, years apart, and if you ever find yourself in this beautiful city, then it’s a not-to-be-missed spectacle. Cruising along the Danube at night is the perfect way to view this magnificent light show, for the river bisects the two parts of the city, Buda and Pest. You’ll then be able to enjoy the eye-popping scenery while taking photos of both well-lit sections of the city from your vantage point – without doing a lot of walking or driving. The first time that I did this illumination tour was several years ago, on my first visit to the capital city of Hungary, and it was part of a package that included a Folklore Concert and a dinner cruise. The concert proved to be a great way for me to get an overview of the music, costumes and traditional dances of Hungary, and then this performance was accompanied by a romantic, panoramic view of the brightly lit city at night via a late-night dinner cruise. However, I still remember that it seemed a bit unusual for me to be dining at such a late hour, for the buffet was at 10:30 pm, which is long past my normal dining time. I recall that I also had some difficulty eating because I kept wanting to grab my camera to get another photo. There were simply so many spectacular sights to see! Well, I found myself back in Budapest this past summer, taking the “Gems of Southeast Europe” AmaWaterways River Cruise, which would take me on the Danube from Budapest to Bucharest. The very first night of the trip included an “Illumination Tour” of this fabulous city. Just like that first time several years ago, I found myself in awe of the beauty that surrounded me on both sides of the river, and I again spent much of the tour capturing the spectacle in photos. One of the most breathtaking views of the cruise has to be the Buda Castle District, for here I saw the white-stoned, castle-like Fisherman’s Bastion (with its seven towers), the Royal Palace, and the graceful tower of the Matthias Church all lit up high above me in the distance. Beneath Budapest’s Castle Hill is a labyrinth of caves, tunnels, and cellars, and night tours of a section of these are open to the public. If you’re spending some time in Budapest, all of these structures would be worthy of individual visits. In particular, I’d check out the Royal Palace, for it houses the Budapest History Museum, the Hungarian National Gallery, and the National Szechynyi Library.

The illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building. John M. Smith/Metroland

The best way to reach the Buda Castle District would be via the funicular, and you’ll be provided, from atop, with a spectacular hillside view of the other side of the city, Pest, which is dominated by its enormous Parliament Building. The Hungarian Parliament is also worth touring, for it houses one of the country’s greatest treasures: the Holy Crown of St. Stephen (Hungary’s first king). Its main cupola is decorated with statues of Hungary’s kings, and there’s a very impressive Grand Staircase, too. One of the more interesting features is the numbered cigar-holders that line the window sills that are just outside the debate chambers. Apparently the smoking politicians could leave their cigars in these holders while they went into the chamber to vote and then could easily find them again, if they remembered the number of their holder. Other eye-popping encounters along the watery route included the spectacularly lit Gellert Hill, Chain Bridge (the oldest bridge linking the two sides), Gresham Place (now a luxury hotel), St. Stephen’s Basilica (the city’s largest church), and the National Theatre. These, of course, are also worth individual visits, if time permits, but I’d particularly recommend check-

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EVENTS BELLEVILLE COMEDY NIGHT - CMHA is hosting comedy legend Mike MacDonald, live at the Greek Hall, 70 Harder Drive, on Oct. 5, 8 p.m. Doors open at 7. Tickets are $20 each, must be 19 or older. A night of comedy in support of the Canadian Mental Health Hastings and Prince Edward. Tickets available calling 613-969-8874. Silent auction and cash bar available. BELLEVILLE CLUB 39 Presents the Music of a bit of Nostalgia on Friday Oct. 6th form 8pm to Midnight. at the Belleville Legion Br. 99 132 Pinnacle St. Belleville Ont. (upstairs) Singles & Couples are welcome. Members$10 NonMembers$12. Lunch will be served for info 613-395-0162 or 613-966-6596. NOS DINNER A full turkey dinner will be served on Oct. 9 from 12:30p.m-2p.m. at Maranatha Church, 100 College St. Free bus service provided – bus will leave from Bayview Mall at the Food Basic Store at noon. A second bus will leave from Market Square at 12:30 and a third leaves from the west end Giant Tiger at 12:30. Passengers will be returned after the dinner. Doors open at noon. No take out. Call 613-962-2062 LUNHEON ON Oct.11th from 12 - 2pm at 290 Bridge St W Belleville $ 13.00 Featuring Lisa Smith of Connon Nursery “putting your gardens to bed”. Special Guest speaker Judy Cobham from Kingston. Free nursery and reservations please call Darlene @ 613-961-0956 . Sponsored by Christian Women’s Connection affiliated with RSVP Ministries. CONNON NURSERIES workshop at Belleville Public Library, Oct. 14, 2:30 pm This workshop will talk about prepping for next spring, including planting bulbs and fall cleanup. Don’t forget to bring your questions! This workshop is free and requires no registration. Please call Information Services at 613-968-6731 for more information. PAY AND PLAY ac is starting, Oct 10 and then every Monday and Tuesday morning at the Belleville Curling Club. Starting time is 8:30 am and the cost is $8 for the game. Teams are made up on a daily basis and no experience is necessary. For more info contact: Wayne 613-966-7184 or Harold 613-967-3859. THE NEXT meeting of the Quinte Amateur Radio Club will be on Wed. Oct. 18, 7pm, Loyalist College, Pioneer Building, room P2. Everyone welcome. For more info see WWW.QARC.ON.CA END-OF-THE-MONTH HOT meals are served on 2 of the last 7 days of every month at Bridge St. United Church. No cost. September’s EOTM dates are Tues., Sept. 26 and Thurs., Sept. 28, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Use 60 Bridge St. E. entrance. Pick up our meals’ schedule any Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. during “TGIF” (frozen meal distribution), or visit our website www. bridgestreetchurch.com, then click “our missions” then “food ministry”. BAY OF Quinte Chorus - Ladies do you love to sing 4 part harmony, make new friends, grow vocally and have fun, then join us & our new Director, Patrick B6 Section B - Thursday, October 5, 2017

Headley. Rehearsals Sundays 4:30 - 6:30, Amica Quinte Gardens, 30 College St. W. For more info. Call Dale 613-403-4763 , bayofquintechorus.webs.com/ ADULT COMPUTERS II at Belleville Public Library for adults who have completed the basic computer class. For more info call the Information Servers Department at 613968-6731 x2237. Recommended prerequisite is Adult Computers I. JOYFULL WOMEN’S Choir practices Monday evening 7 - 9 p.m. at the Beaufort Pub (downstairs) 173 Dundas St. E., . 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music. No auditions you do not need to read music. Call 1-877-4334386 or visit www.joyfull-noise.com for more information. QUINTE LIVING Centre Concert Band welcomes all amateur band musicians to join this fun band. From students to seniors. Mondays 7-9 p.m. at Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St. Info: Sally Sedore ssedore@ hotmail.com 613-243-1450 or Laurie Jones laurane.jones@cogeco.ca 613-845-1216 STROKE SUPPORT PROGRAMS Free, monthly Belleville Support groups for Stroke Survivors, Caregivers, and Couples. Participating from remote locations available through video connection. Call Lorraine at 613-969-0130. SENIOR’S 5 pin bowling Tuesdays 1pm at Quinte Bowl Centre. Come & join in the fun. Call 613-779-7527 ST. THOMAS’ Choral Academy offers a top music education to children and adults. Choristers have the privilege of learning music for free in exchange for their participation in services at St. Thomas’ Church in Belleville. Call Francine ,613-962-3636, for more information. BOARD MEMBERS Being Recruited. Community Care for South Hastings currently has board vacancies. People with backgrounds in legal, healthcare, marketing, business, social services, etc. welcome. Please call Lee at 613-969-0130. HOME HELP & HOME MAINTENANCE Need some help with indoor or outdoor work? Call Community Care for South Hastings Belleville office at 613-969-0130 or Deseronto office 613396-6591 for more information. MEALS ON Wheels: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday a hot meal is delivered to your door around noon. Frozen meals available also. Please call Joanne at 613-969-0130 DINERS CLUBS: Belleville once/week, Deseronto and Melrose once/month. Reservations required. If you would like to join us, call Community Care for South Hastings Belleville 613-969-0130 Deseronto 613-396-6591. “VOLUNTEER PIANIST needed by St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 67 Victoria Avenue, accompany (grand piano) a small choir or ensemble for Sunday services once or twice a month, and hopefully, occasionally at seniors’ residences or nursing homes. Services are in a traditional style, emphasizing reverence and quality of music in worship. Interested individuals should contact Barry Birkett at bbirkett@yahoo.com or 613-967-0497.”

BRIGHTON THE “TAKE Time Out” group in Brighton has been closed. TOPS – Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly at the Brighton Royal Canadian Legion, 25 Park St Upper Level. Group is currently looking for new members, visit www.tops.org for more information. SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, Oct. 10, 10 am to Noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections are also provided. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205. MEALS ON Wheels Deseronto: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, a hot meal is delivered to your door around noon. Frozen meals available also. For more information call 613-396-6591. NORTH BRIGHTON Seniors Club looking for new members. Meeting 3rd Wednesday of month. Potluck lunch at noon followed by short business meeting, guest speakers and cards. Other social events through the year. Joan Walker:613-475-4631.

DENTAL SCREENINGS, Tuesday, October 10, 10 am to Noon, Ontario Early Years Centre (339 Elgin St. W.) in Cobourg. Free dental screenings for children. Call: 1-866-888-4577 for more details. HEALTHY BEGINNINGS - Prenatal Class, Begins Thursday, October 12, 3-5 pm, Beginnings Pregnancy Centre (700 Darcy St., Unit 31). Join this free class offered by the Health Unit to help expectant parents. Continues on October 19, 26 and November 2. Pre-register by calling 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1214.

COLBORNE EVERY SATURDAY is Meat Draw, Colborne Legion. Draws at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. $8 for nine chances to win. Everyone is welcome. WELCOME TO THE OTHER SIDE” is an exciting exhibition of work by Canadian painter Bob “Omar” Tunnoch at The Colborne Art Gallery. Opening Reception: Thursday Oct 5, 7-9 pm. Gallery: The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King Street East open Thursday - Sunday 12-4 pm. www.thecolborneartgallery.ca .

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MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and Friday, a hot meal is delivered to your door around CAMPBELLFORD noon. Frozen meals available also. For CAMPBELLFORD & District Hor- more information call 613-396-6591. ticultural Society will hold its Annual Pumpkin Contest in conjunction with FRANKFORD Sharpe’s Food Market on Sat. Oct. 7th. FRANKFORD LEGION our TGIF FriSetup: 9:30-11:00 am & Judging: 11:00. day, is Oct. 6, from 4:30-6 p.m. Royal Location: Sharpe’s parking lot, 85 Front Canadian Legion Branch 387, Frankford. St. N. Flyers available at Sharpe’s with Steak barbeque with all the fixings for $12. info on categories & prizes! Visit: http:// ENCORE THRIFT Shop, Holy Trinity www.gardenontario.org/site.php/camp- Anglican Church, 60 North Trent St. Saturdays bellford & Facebook. from 9am-1pm. Clothing, bedding, kitchen PROBUS CLUB OF TRENT HILLS supplies, knickknacks, etc. welcomes Lori Smith from the Ontario MAPLEVIEW COMMUNITY Centre Water Buffalo Company in Stirling to our 1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford, Foot meeting on Oct.11th. Lori will talk about Care ($25.00) and the Luncheon ($6.00) the transition from raising cattle to raising has been changed to Monday, Oct. 16th water buffalo. Our Probus Club meets and Oct. 30th due to Thanksgiving for at St. John’s United Church, Campbell- further information or appointments please ford the 2nd Wed. monthly 10 A.M. New contact Jody @ 613-921-3246 or Sharon members welcome. Call Denise Kelsey 613-395-3751 (705) 653-6763. ROYAL CANADIAN Legion, Branch 387, JOIN BAHA’IS around the world as we Frankford 1st Friday of the month is TGIF celebrate the 200th anniversary of the 4-7pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month is beef birth of Baha’u’llah, Prophet-Founder or chicken dinner, 4th Sunday of the month of the Baha’i Faith. Fri., Oct 20, 7-9 pm, is Euchre tournament Mondays -1pm Senior Campbellford Public Library, Carnegie fitness group, 1pm Cribbage Tuesday -1pm Room. 705-653-2872. “Let your vision Euchre, Thursday -1pm Seniors fitness group be world embracing.” Thursday -6:30pm Snooker. BREASTFEEDING CLINIC and Sup- TOPS (TAKE off Pounds Sensibly), Wednesport, Oct. 10, Noon to 2 pm, Ontario Early day, Anglican Church Hall, 60 N Trent. Years Centre (Rotary Hall, 179 Saskatoon weigh-in 3-3:30pm. meeting 3:30-4:30pm. Ave.). Family Health Nurse provides oneon-one breastfeeding support for moms GENTLE YOGA, Suitable for everyonee. to ask questions and address concerns. Classes every Tuesday 1pm, Holy Trinity Appointments preferred; drop-ins wel- Anglican Church, Frankford. Info: Sarah come. Call the Health Unit toll-free at 613-398-6407 1-866-888-4577. MOONSHOT EUCHRE every Wednesday, CAMPBELLFORD LEGION Br 103, 1pm. Tournaments Every 3rd Sunday of the 34 Bridge St. 705-653-2450. Thurs 7:30pm Month, 1pm. Frankford Lions Club. open 8-ball, Sunday 3-7pm open Jam SesGRAFTON sion . No cover. GRAFTON HORTICULTURAL Society “Attracting & Feeding Birds in your Garden” with Brenda Ibey on Oct. 10. COBOURG Doors Open at 7pm - 9pm. All Events

are Free Everyone is Welcome Location: St. Andrew’s United Church. 137 Old Danforth Road.

HASTINGS HASTINGS LEGION, Oct. 14. #106 Honours and Awards banquet. Happy hou at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm. A good attendance from branch members would be greatly appreciated. Guests are very welcome. Tickets are on sale in the clubroom, or call 705-696-2363 to reserve your tickets. ST. GEORGE’S Church, Hastings, weeky used book sale every Wednesday,10am -2pm. Books priced at bargain prices. Enter at rear of church. TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly) meetings Wednesdays at the Trinity United Church, Hastings. Weigh-in 5:00-5:45pm and meeting 6-7pm. Join anytime. For info Kathy (705) 696-3359 SALVATION ARMY Lunch, 11:30am1pm on the 2nd and the 4th Friday from September to June, Civic Centre. Soup, sandwiches, salad, dessert, coffee, tea and juice. Everyone welcome

HAVELOCK BUS TRIP Samko & Vaughan Mills. Nov 5, $25Per person, limited seating so call & book tickets. Tina 705-927-8598 or angela 705-957-3065. R.C. Legion br 389 havelock leaving at 8:30 am HAVELOCK LEGION Havelock Lions Bid Euchre, Every First Sunday of the Month. 12 reg. 1pm start $5 entry, $3 Moon Shots. Havelock Comunity Centre.Upstairs.

MADOC WHITE LAKE Bethesda Boutique, (Corner of Springbrook Road and Hwy #62)Saturday, October 14, 9 am- noon. Clothing items $2.00 each. Baked items available MADOC DINERS: Monday, Oct. 16: St John’s Anglican Church Hall,. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon. Please bring your own plate, cup, and cutlery. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Diner’s Program. FOOT CARE Clinic: Tuesday, Oct. 17: Timber Trails Retirement Residence, 167 St. Lawrence St.E at 8:00 AM. Call 1-800554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a registered client of the clinic. MADOC BLOOD Pressure Clinic: Wednesday, Oct. 18 47 Wellington St, Room from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register for the clinic if you are not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program. AM INDOOR Walk: Mon, Wed, and Fri from 8:30 to 9:30am. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Indoor Walk Program

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PM INDOOR Walk: Mon Tues, Fri from 6:45 to 7:45pm. Centre Hastings Secondary School, 129 Elgin St. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Indoor Walk Program DESPERATELY NEEDED: volunteers. Volunteer drivers are desperately needed for Community Care Central Hastings and Meals on Wheels delivery. Please contact 613-473-9009, ccch@ccch.ca MADOC ACTIVE Living Exercise: Every Wednesday, at 10:30am.Timber Trails Retirement Residence,167 St. Lawrence St.E. Call 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Active Living Program

MARMORA OPEN MIC - Friday Oct 6 at 7 PM Marmora and Area Curling Club, 2 Crawford Drive. Come & join the great line-up of musicians or just enjoy the entertainment. No cover charge. ST. ANDREW’S United Church New to You tur is having a sale on Saturday October 7 from 8:30 to noon. At the same time the Deloro UCW is having their coffee party. MEMORY CAFÉ, 2nd Thurs. of month, 10-11:30am. Marmora Library W. Shannon Rm. 37 Forsyth St. 613-962-0892Bath

Prizes & Fun! TRENTON LEGION Dean James and band are back by popular demand, Oct. 7 at 8pm, advance tickets $8-$10, door price: $12. 19 Quinte Street. Call 613-392-0331 or visit www.rcl110.ca TRENTON MEMORIAL Hospital Auxiliary will hold its monthly board meeting on Monday, October 16 at 1:30 upstairs in the boardroom of the hospital. All volunteers, people interested in volunWe currently have openings for a variety of volunteer roles at the hospital. CONCERT FEATURING Big Al and the SoundSations performing music from the 50’s and 60’s. Sunday, October 15, 2 pm at Trenton United Church in Trenton, corner of South Street and Dundas East. Tickets $10.00 at the door.” TRENTON HORTICULTURAL Society meets Oct. 19. Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas Street East, 7 pm. guest speaker: Terry Sprague, “The Big Freeze”. How do plants and animals prepare for the winter, much less survive it? Guests $5. TRENTON SENIORS club, 61 bay street. 613-392-5400 is having a craft sale Oct. 14,10am-3pm, free admission. tables $20.00 with hydro $5.00 light lunch available. vendors needed. TRENTON SENIORS club tea and bake sale, Oct.14, 61 bay street, 613-

392-5400. open 11am-3 p.m. free admission, includes white elephant, bake tables, craft sale, quilt draw, draw prizes. $5.00 for tea room and draw. everyone welcome. offices hours, monday to Thursday 9 – 3, Fridays 9-12. HAPPY HARMONY Women’s Choir featuring popular hits from past decades at Trenton United Church 85 Dundas Street East Friday, September 22nd at 7pm Tickets: $10 at the door RETIRED WOMEN Teachers, Trenton & District, will meet Oct. 5 at 11:30 A.M. at Westminster United Church, 1199 Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd to hear “Buddy’s Story”. Soup & sandwiches $12 (Guests $15). All retired women teachers are welcome. Diane: 613 398-0952. TRIVIA NIGHT at Trenton Legion. Everyone Welcome, Great Prizes. Fri. Sept. 29th at 6:30 pm. 19 Quinte St. Trenton, 613-392-0331 www.rcl110.ca BINGO, EVERY Sunday and Wednesday, starts at 7 p.m., tickets on sale at 5:30 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Crescent., early games, regular games, Bonanza Games, Jackpot $1,000. Hall: 613392-2310. JOIN OUR Stress Less Group to learn different methods of stress management, and ways to relax your body and mind with practical coping

strategies. Thursdays, Oct 19 – Nov 9, 10:00 – 12:00 pm, 70 Murphy St., Trenton. Call Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre at 613-962-0000, ext. 233.

TWEED COMMUNITY DINNER The first monthly Tweed Community Dinner is Oct. 10, 5p.m. to 6.30p.m. at the White Building, 617 Louisa St. by the arena. A pay as you can meal. Everyone welcome. To confirm attendance please RSVP to Lorraine at 613-243-4555 by October 3rd and leave your name, telephone # and number attending BLOOD PRESSURE Clinic: Wednesday, Oct.4/17: 23 McCamon Ave, 8 AM to 12PM. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program TWEED TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), Mondays, 10-11:30 am, 23 McCamon Avenue, Tweed (Hillside Apartments) Common Room. Weight loss, Support - Food and Exercise plans. $2 per week. Info: Marilyn at 613-478-9957. SENIOR MEN’S ‘Huff and Puff’ Exercise Class, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11am, Land O’ Lakes Curling Club. Instructed muscle toning, balance and stretching. Light weights available,

bring your own mat. 7/class or $40 monthly. Show up or contact Larry: 613-478-5994. ACTINOLITE HALL - BID EUCHRE Every Tuesday at 7 pm and third Sunday of the month at 1pm. REGULAR EUCHRE Thursday at 1pm BIBLE TRUTHS that give you Hope, Trust, Joy, Confidence, Peace and Understanding for Tomorrow. Dynamic multimedia seminar designed specifically to make a real and lasting difference in your life. Starting Night Sept 8th. Tweed Elementary school, 52 McClellan St. Download the PDF Flyer at https://tinyurl.com/ HisWayOfHope

TYENDINAGA ORANGE LODGE Dance on Sat. Oct.7th at Orange Hall on York Rd in Tyendinga Territory. Band is Jeff Code & SilverWings. Dancing from 8pm To Midnight.Cost $12 each, Dance,Lunch,Prizes. Contact 613396-6792 FREE LUNCH Time Fitness with Active membership at the Tyendinaga Fitness Resource Centre. $20 for seniors (55 +) $30 for adults no taxes or contracts Open to the Public. Stop in classes 12:15pm Monday to Thursday. (613) 962-2822.

PORT HOPE SEXUAL HEALTH Clinic, Thursday, October 12, 10 am to noon. The clinic provides clients with confidential access to cervical screening, low-cost birth control, pregnancy testing and sexual health teaching. Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections are also provided. For more information, locations or to make an appointment, call the Health Unit at 1-866-888-4577, ext. 1205

STIRLING MEALS ON Wheels - Hot and Frozen meals are available year round. STIRLING CLUB 55 and Over regular euchre every Wednesday in Stirling Legion 1pm. $2 to play, prizes and treats. Also monthly birthday celebrations. Info Ruth 613-395-3559. STIRLING BLOOD Pressure Clinic: Thursday, Oct.12/17: 204 Church St, from 9 AM to 12PM. Please contact Community Care for Central Hastings 1-800-554-1564 to pre-register if you are not already a member of the Blood Pressure Program

TRENTON CONCERT FEATURING Big Al and the SoundSations performing music from the 50’s and 60’s. Sunday, October 15, 2 pm at Trenton United Church in Trenton, corner of South Street and Dundas East. Tickets $10.00 at the door.” R&J’S SINGLES Dance, Oct. 14th, Top Floor, Trenton Legion, 9pm1am, All music types, Icebreakers,

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‘Extraordinary talent’ in medical ranks at QHC BY JACK EVANS

Trenton – A staff full of surprises was what chief of medical staff Dr. Dick Zoutman discovered in his search for 15 new leaders following a massive reorganization of medical leadership. During the meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26, Dr.Zoutman’s report was one of several major reports before the board, catching up after a two-month summer hiatus. His report dealt with a thrust to combine 26 divisions plus 10 departments into 11 departments, a project which has been in the making for almost a year. One of the new departments is Primary Care, specifically designed to assist the three primary care hospitals at Bancroft, Trenton and Picton. In digging through staff resources throughout the fourhospital complex during interviews for the new department heads, Dr. Zoutman said “we

learned that we have extraordinary talent in our medical ranks at Quinte Health Care, with diverse backgrounds including business, entrepreneurs, computer science, engineering, remote health care administration, Olympians, and a candidate astronaut� with the Space Administration. “Each of the new departments’ chief positions were made medical directors of their respective programs. We have established a community of leadership at QHC where our new exceptional leaders can meet, learn together and support one another,� said Zoutman. He also reported in a streamed diagnostic workshop event for three days, Sept. 1820 on hospital physicians work flow. Part of that was an update on “patient rounding,� a concept that goes back to the ancient Greek Hippocrates, “but it hasn’t been updated much

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since� he noted. Rounding, he defined, as simply making regular rounds of patients to see how they are doing, whether there is any

change in their condition and whether treatments are working or not. The streaming involved a large, inter-professional team from both internal and family

medicine. Voted approved in a report from Lynda Mungall, chair of Quality of Patient Care, were the appointments of physician leaders Dr. Rans Perara as medical director, emergency medicine, Dr. Perambir Keila as North Hastings Hospital medical lead and Dr.Norma Charriere as Picton Hospital medical lead. The much-discussed new hospital at Picton took another step forward with adoption of a report from the board’s Audit and Resources Committee to approve the Stage 1 proposal for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital redevelopment. The 500-page report now goes to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care for approval, with cost estimates now placed at $65 million plus an $11,134,000 contingency fund. The report also recommends a “wrap around� design and

staffing and operations costs estimates for years into the future, plus a requirement for the local community to raise $12.7 million, which has been agreed to. Mary Clare Egberts report traced some shortfalls in meeting some goals, such as wait times for cancer surgery, due mostly to upgrading the MRI machine and uncovered shifts while waiting for new qualified RNs to be recruited. Meanwhile, much progress has been made, she assured. She also praised a warm relationship with the Quinte regional Emergency Medical Services following a meeting with its chief, Doug Socha. Introduced at the meeting were four new directors, each one with numerous qualifications in the fields of education, health, sciences and more: Jessica Anderson, Bancroft; Peggy Payne, Picton; Peter Dudding, Picton and Kimberly Woodhouse, Trenton.

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Tyendinaga growth key topic for special planning meeting BY JACK EVANS

A special public meeting of Hastings County Council last week heard strong input from residents of Tyendinaga Twonship, outlining their concerns about growth in that southeastern township of the county. One key concern for some was the fact that a motion was passed at one point to remove the hamlet of Blessington off the map. Blessington residents countered that even though the motion was rescinded, it got many of them stirred up. They noted that between the last two census report, the tiny community almost doubled in size and continues to grow, surpassing area cities in growth percentage and even rivalling the Golden Horseshoe. They argued, in a signed petition, there remains abundant, suitable housing land in the area and want the boundaries extended by one kilometre in each direction. Justin Harrow, county director of planning, outlined the procedure which has been under way for some years and the timeline for the county

to complete its draft and send to the province. One speaker, Grant Emon, displayed an in-depth study both of the proposed plan and the Provincial guidelines, suggesting the county’s bias against rural growth goes beyond the provincial policies. Council members countered that they are told face to face at various conferences that the province does not want growth in rural areas nor does it want to spend money in the country. But they asked him to provide some specific situations they could argue for at meetings with provincial leaders. Another speaker was Sue Munro, chair of a citizens group against a proposed Melrose quarry operation, also in Tyendinaga, arguing that limited water resources should preclude such developments in favour of rural residential. Their arguments seemed to draw support from council members, who seemed to blamed provincial policies for their quandary but pledged to do their best in future negotiations

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LTC student contest open BY SUE DICKENS

Northumberland County — Lower Trent Conservation is looking for creative and innovative students to enter the annual “Caring for our Watersheds” competition. The contest is open to students who have an idea of how to improve their local environment. The program rewards students and their schools who submit the most creative, thought-provoking and innovative ideas. Implementation funding and community mentorship is available to turn the student’s ideas into realistic solutions. Lower Trent is asking for a 1,000 word proposal and their deadline is Jan. 26, 2018. The program is geared to students in grades 7, 8 and 9. Students research their local watershed, identify an environmental concern and come up with a solution. The “Caring for Our Watersheds” contest is a collaborative effort between Lower Trent and Agrium Inc., a worldwide producer and distributor of fertilizers and agricultural products and service.

Its initial commitment of funding has ended so Lower Trent started a fundraising program to continue holding the competition as well as offer other youth environmental programs. The 2017 top prize of $1,000 went to Radana Biaroza, a home-schooled student in Warkworth, for her proposal to develop a survey assessing people’s awareness of environmental issues within the Lower Trent Conservation watershed. Kendrick Webster of Murray Centennial Public School placed second for her rethinking the “Scoop it, Bag it, Trash it” approach to making dog waste disposal more eco-friendly. As well Paige Palmer enlisted the help of her fellow students at Hillcrest Public School to build a rain garden at Campbellford Lions Community Park. The project placed third in the Caring for Our Watersheds contest. For more information ago to www.ltc.on.ca/events/ education/cfow/

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A Forest Field Day is open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 14, on a family woodlot just north of Castleton. The Quinte Chapter, Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) will host a walk and talk, full to the brim with forestry activities, advice and aid. The local chapter of OWA is promoting the walk as “a great opportunity for woodlot owners and nature-lovers to enjoy an all-purpose day in the forest and see the bountiful results of local stewardship labour in a woodlot.” The family woodlot site belongs to George Ryken and includes a trout pond, conifer plantations, and natural upland mixed forests. Ryken will provide a history of his farm and woodlot including his involvement in the American Chestnut Recovery Program. During a walk through the woods, George will provide information on past forest management activities. Professional Forester, David Smallwood, will make suggestions on potential future activities in the natural stands. On the property, there is a commercial thinning planned in the plantations and David will discuss the processes involved in this operation. Woodlot owners will have plenty of time to seek advice on woodlot questions. There will also be opportunities to see invasive species (such as Dog-strangling Vine and Buckthorn) and discuss the best control methods. Members of the Upper Trent Valley, Limestone and Quinte OWA chapters will be there to expand the discussion and add their experience. The event is at 217 Morganston Rd, Castleton, starting at 10 a.m. and finishing about 2 p.m. Lunch will not be provided – however, coffee, tea, cider and snacks will be served. Admission is free for OWA members, and a donation from non-members is welcome. The Quinte Woodlot Association supports area woodlot owners in the south half of Hastings and Northumberland Counties, and in

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Young composer’s first symphony a hit in Belleville BY JACK EVANS

For its first public performance, youthful Montreal composer Brett Vachon’s Symphony in C minor was a real family affair. Besides his own presence and remarks at the dress rehearsal and the concert Sunday afternoon at Bridge Street Church, Vachon’s parents, both concert musicians in Montreal, joined the ranks of the Quinte Symphony as proud parents for the world premiere of this work. Vachon commented before the start that he was inspired by 19th century “romantic era” musicians like Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner and even Mendelsohn. Conductor Dan Tremblay and his musical forces played it that way, much to the audience’s delight, which gave the symphony and Vachon a standing ovation. Following a Brahms-like attention getter from percussion and brass the first movement moved into lilting melodies, almost like sea shanties, closing with a thundering “tutti” orchestral finish. More singable, melodic themes arose in the second adagio movement, interspersed with brass fanfares and generous use of percussion and timpani.

Descending scales at times marked the “scherzo” third movement plus dance-like themes, with solos and themes sprinkled cleverly and generously around all parts and players of the orchestra. More melodic themes and solos marked the closing largo movement, often stately, delivering, as the composer promised, something like a symphony from the romantic era that had suddenly been discovered. It was Vachon’s first full length symphony, and in an interview, he made it clear that it was a labour of love, but very difficult and he’s not anxious to write another soon. In a program called “Orchestral Favourites, the second half focussed on French composer Bizet with his “L’Arlesianne Suites” and selections from “Carmen Suite No. 1,” all warmly enjoyed with enough applause to generate a stirring encore of the “Les Torreadors” march from the Left to right, Helene Vachon and Richard Tweney, parents “Carmen Suite,” a rare occurrence at a Quinte Symphony concert. of composer Brett Vachon, enjoy a joint salute with Dan The audience was reminded that at least until the next concert, pa- Tremblay, conductor of the Quinte Symphony. trons can still trade their single seats in on a season’s ticket at 20 per cent Jack Evans/Metroland off, on line or at the Quinte Arts Council office.

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Dogs, cats, rabbit and chicken blessed at annual St. Thomas Church event BY JACK EVANS

Belleville - The focus was on animals and pets at St. Thomas Anglican Church Sunday with dozens of dogs and a sprinkling of cats, a rabbit and a chicken that made their way up to the altar for an official blessing. The service has become an annual tradition and the spirit can best be summed up in the closing prayer: “Let us not forget the pet without a home; let us not forget the endangered species; as we ask divine assistance for those affected by fire, flood, earthquake, storm or drought, let us remember that this includes every living thing; in seeking cures for human disease, may be also speak for the well-being of the planet itself.” There were also words of comfort for pets who have now gone and of gratitude for pets in individual lives. Rev. Brad Beale used the example of St. Francis of Assisi as human compassion and humility. The service marked the start of a busy month for the parish, with the annual Harvest Festival set for next Sunday, a special choral evensong with traditional cathedral music at 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 and Later Life Learning lectures on Wednesday mornings on the theme of Canada at 150. The church is also seeking a cast to perform the classic play: “Murder in the Cathedral” by T.S. Elliot on Dec. 28 and 29. Those interested may contact the director, Darren Cole at (613) 920-0711, or David Smith of the Bicentennial Committee at (613) 967-4814. The play is intended as a prelude to the church’s 200th anniversary in 2018.

Pets had a chance to meet and greet in the parish hall of St. Thomas Anglican Church before the blessings of the animals service Sunday. Left to right are Rachel Gelinas with Hudson, George Calderone with Molly, and Sheila Noise, with Theo. Except for a few yelps and whines, the dozens of dogs were well –behaved throughout the service. Jack Evans/Metroland

The Rev. Brad Beale, right, greeted and blessed each pet brought to the altar individually at the close of the service. Jack Evans/Metroland

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The placement of five plaques throughout Belleville in recent months, marking historically significant events, places or people doesn’t mean the rest of Hastings County is being left out. Hastings County Historical Society President Richard Hughes, in delegation to county council last week reminded that the project also involves five plaques, yet to be decided, to be scattered throughout the county. Hughes said research is now under way and he invited suggestions from each municipality for at least one or more ideas which the society will then research and decided which to use for placings and ceremonies next summer. “We are the county historical society and we want the entire county to be involved in this,” he stressed. The Village of Tweed has one suggestion ready, said Mayor Jo-Anne Albert. She referred to the all-women council which was elected in 1967 and served a full term. The story at the close of the election that year, swept across news coverage in the Quinte area and Ontario as a female reeve and all members of council made a first for the province. Also making a delegation to council were representatives of the regional Highland Shores Children’s Aid Society, promoting the colour purple during October as child protection month and

other child welfare promotions. Council promptly passed proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Foster Family Week, Oct. 15-21 and November as Adoption Awareness Month. Several councillors also had questions about the society’s operations such as their territory (Hastings, Prince Edward and Northumberland counties) and their handling of files, in terms of what complaints are investigated and what files are closed. CAS speakers stressed that keeping families together is their prime concern and that is exactly what happens in 97 per cent of all cases. Also ratified was the detailed report from the Community and Human Services Committee outlining the county’s participation in the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres. The network as adopted, will see such centres going into the Bancroft area, Centre Hastings, Quinte West and Belleville and southeast Hastings, starting some time next year at various locations. In another report, the regional Employment Connections department helped arrange jobs for 115 participants, reducing the caseload to just under 2,900 persons. One major bylaw passed was a detailed new Code of Conduct for all council members, staff and non-council participants in county programs and agencies.

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DELAHAYE, Joseph F. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joseph Delahaye surrounded by family at the Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, September 24th, 2017, in his 74th year. Son of the late Michael Delahaye and the late Elisabeth Delahaye. Beloved husband of 51 years to Barbara Delahaye. Loving father to Suzanne Nadine Clancy (Joe), Robert John Delahaye (Elena), and Joseph Michael Delahaye (Vicki). Cherished brother to Rosalie (George), Marion (Doug), Wilma, Michael (Linda), and Ben (The late Lies). Joe was a loving grandfather to ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Joseph was proud to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1963 until retirement in 1992. He was also a member of the HAM Radio Club. Mass of the Resurrection will take place at St. Peters Catholic Church Trenton on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements have been entrusted to the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, 60 Division St., Trenton (613-392-2111). A Reception/Gathering with light snacks and refreshments will take place at Joe and Barbara’s home following the funeral mass. A private family Internment will take place at a later date. Father Francis Zambon officiating. If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. For online condolences, please visit www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

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Entered into rest at the Trenton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, September 26th, 2017. Clayton Hawley of Frankford, at the age of 70 years. Son of the late Bert and surviving Irene Hawley (nee Sodaberg). Beloved husband of Sharlene Hawley (nee Revoy). Loving father of Nicole (Drew) Dey of Addison, Clayton Hawley Jr. of Apsley, and April (Dennis) Davy of Frankford. Proud grandfather of Taylor, Walker, Memphis, and Mahayla. Dear brother of Donald (Linda) Hawley of Moira, Dustin (Melody) Hawley of Picton, Bill (Valerie) Hawley of Brighton, Brenda (Marty) MacDonald of Stoco, and De Anna Spink of Brighton. Resting at the FRANKFORD FUNERAL CHAPEL (613-398-6400), 40 North Trent Street, Frankford, on Saturday, October 14th, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the Chapel at 12:00. Reception to follow at Frankford Lions Club. Interment following at Moira Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Quinte Humane Society, or Fixed Fur Life. Online condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.

Entered into rest at the Belleville General Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 29th, 2017. Frank Tenwolde of Trenton in his 86th year. Son of the late Jacob and Hilligje Tenwolde. Loving brother to Janny Tenwolde Vrieling of Holland, Ida Tenwolde Ridder, Hilbrand (Willy) Tenwolde, both of Trenton, Fred Tenwolde of Holland, and predeceased siblings Rense, Minne, Willem, Jacob, Dina and Jacoba. Also predeceased by his long time companion Stella Spurrill. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. A private Graveside Interment will take place at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Arrangements under the direction of the RUSHNELL FUNERAL CENTRE, (613-392-2111), 60 Division Street, Trenton. Online condolences at www.rushnellfamilyservices.com

IBBOTSON, Bradley Gordon At the Belleville General Hospital on Friday, September 29, 2017, age 68 years. Brad Ibbotson of Brighton, son of the late Tom Ibbotson and the late Ellen (Taylor). Dear brother of Steve Ibbotson of Brighton, Al Ibbotson and his wife Angela of Wooler, Leonard Ibbotson and his wife Madeline of Trenton, and LoriAnn and her husband Ron Goodman of Trenton. Predeceased by his brothers Gary, Jim, Keith, and his sister-in-law Judy Ibbotson. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Crystal Cochrane of Campbellford, Janice Davis of Belleville, and his many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100, Brighton on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 1 to 4 p.m. for a celebration of Brad’s life. Many thanks to the Staff of the Belleville General Hospital Intensive Care Unit and the fourth floor for their care and compassion during this time. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 Ladies Auxiliary, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements in care of the Brighton Funeral Home. www.rushnellfamilyservices.com.

VERHOEF, Thea (nee Verschuur) We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Thea, who died peacefully at Hope Street Terrace in Port Hope, on Sunday September 24th, at the age of 87. She was a loving wife for 63 years to our Dad Nick, who passed away earlier this year. Mam (“mom� in Dutch) will be greatly missed by her children, Monique Ibey (Neil), and Henriette Verhoef. Thea is survived by a sister, Jackie vanErck, and a brother, Orbo (Tetske) Verschuur, both of the Netherlands. Predeceased by two sisters, Rini deVos-Verschuur and Trude vanDuin-Verschuur, also of the Netherlands. A memorial service will be held at a future date. As an expression of sympathy, please consider a donation to either your local Alzheimer’s chapter (www.alzheimer. ca), or your local VON (www.von.ca). Arrangements entrusted to the Weaver Family Funeral Home, 77 Second St., Campbellford. Online condolences at www.weaverfuneralhomes.com Mam and Dad were devoted to each other. This is their wedding text (Proverbs 3:6): In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

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2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 1000 Sq ft. Beautiful apartments “Elizabeth Gardens� in Hastings under construction ready for Feb/Mar 2018. Two buildings - 6 units each. Garden floor & 2nd floor units. Private entrances to all Suites. Walk up to 2nd floor units from ground floor entrance. Comfortable & spacious. six brand new appliances included. Each apartment has its own washer & dryer. Individual central heating & air conditioning. Large kitchen & great room, balcony, 9 ft ceilings, $1,400.00/mo includes gas heat. Other utilities extra. Parking provided on property. Strictly Non Smoking Property. Credit check will be done. Deposit required after lease signed to hold your new apartment for early spring occupancy. Call 705-696-2120 or email little.jj@eastlink.ca

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Roger’s Mobile Wash and Detailing: For all your washing needs. Auto, Boats, RVs, Homes, Decks, Patios, Driveways, BGL Contractors Corp Heavy Equipment, and is a general contracting Monument cleaning. Also, firm with head office in Store Front, and Graffiti cleaning. Bug Spraying Waterloo. We are looking to hire for the available. Free Estimates following positions at Home 613-962-8277 or our Trenton location: Cell 613-885-1908. - Millwright/Installers NOTICES Welder/Pipe Fitters - Metal Fabricators -Skilled Labourer MEDICAL We offer competitive wages and benefits. CONDITION? If interested please Get up to $50,000 from forward resumes to the Government of Canacareers@bglcc.ca or da. Do you or someone fax to 519-725-5002. you know Have any of these Conditions? ADHD, Anxiety, Arthritis, Asthma, Cancer, COPD, DepresBUSINESS SERVICES sion, Diabetes, Difficulty Walking, Fibromyalgia, Ken Chard Construction. Irritable Bowels, Overweight, Trouble DressRenovations, decks, siding, sidewalks, fences, ce- ing...and Hundreds more. ramic, windows, painting ALL Ages & Medical etc. Free estimates. Call: Conditions Qualify. CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 613-398-7439. 1-(800)-211-3550

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HUNTING SUPPLIES Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Sunday, October 15, 2017, 9 am-2 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.

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We sell bulk honey in your containers, prepackaged liquid and creamed honey, wedding favours, buckwheat honey, beeswax skin creams & lip balms, candles, pollen, maple syrup, honey butter, gifts and more.

1 TAN RECLINER LIKE NEW $150.00 2 SLEEPING BAGS $40.00 BOTH 1 EXECUTIVE OFFICE CHAIR (BLACK) $75.00 FIRM 2 XL CHAINSAWS ONE RUNS $80.00 BOTH 613-847-5480

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POOL BUSINESS? Advertise your pool closing serWANTED vice here! Call 1-888-657-6193 to place 2 PC Dining Room hutch, Buyers of Standing Timber your ad! Cherry wood, Like new. -hard maple, soft maple, Call 905-355-1753 red and white oak, etc. HALLS & LODGES Work is done through good BEIGE LEATHER sofa for forestry practices with prosale. Just like new. fessional foresters and cerHALL RENTALS $200. Call 613-965-0416 tified tree markers on staff. Belleville Shrine Club 705-957-7087. 51 Highland Ave Belleville WANTED Records, stereo Pedersen Family Rooms available for large equipment, music related Homestead (Farm) or small parties or meetaccessories. We sell whole chickens, ings. Now taking bookings for Christmas. Licensed by pork beef honey, thanksgiv- Call 613-921-1290 LLBO. Catering available. ing turkeys. 613-472-0692 Everything on our farm is Wanted: Standing timber, Wi-Fi available. Air condifree range, including the mature hard/softwood. tioned. Handicap access bees. Also wanted, natural w w w. b e l l e v i l l e s h r i n e stone, cubicle or flat, any club.com. size. 613-968-5182. For more information call SELL YOUR unwanted 613-962-2633 or items here! Call 613-921-9924 WANTED: VEHICLE for 1-888-657-6193 to place senior. Automatic, 4-Door, your ad! certified, 4 cylinder, under COMING EVENTS 2k, good body, hatchback preferred. 613-394-2472 ANTIQUES & R&J’s SINGLES DANCE COLLECTIBLES ***SAT. OCT. 14TH*** Top floor, Trenton Legion HELP WANTED 9pm-1am Ottawa Military All music types, icebreakers, Heritage Show prizes & fun! Sun. Oct. 22, 2017 8:30-2:30pm

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Are you looking for your next career move? Welch LLP is a leading full-service public accounting firm with a rich and tenured history. Established in Ottawa almost 100 years ago, Welch has evolved from a single office to become the largest locally-owned and operated firm in the region, with 12 offices and over 200 people across Ontario and Western Quebec. Welch LLP ranks as the 14th largest accounting firm in Canada. With a full suite of professional services, ranging from traditional assurance to expert business advisory, our clients respect and value the firm’s expertise and commitment to exceptional service. Welch’s clientele is as varied as the economic landscape, ranging from start-ups to large, multi-divisional privately-held companies, not-for-profit organizations and public sector entities. We are currently hiring for the following positions: • Manager – CPA, CA – Belleville • Staff Accountant / Bookkeeper – Belleville • Staff Accountant - Tweed Please visit our website at www.welchllp.com for more details. If you are interested in a great career opportunity with a growing, flexible and dynamic organization, please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to careers@welch.on.ca. Welch LLP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Municipality of Brighton is issuing the following tender. TENDER AD 2017-01 BRIGHTON ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND LIBRARY RENOVATION Electronic Tender Documents will be made available on MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2017 from Lucas Kelly, Manager of Capital Infrastructure, 67 Sharp Road, Brighton, Ontario, 613-475-1162 ext 109 (lkelly@brighton.ca) Questions regarding the nature of the project are to be directed by email only to: Ed Bourdeau, +VG Architects (ebourdeau@plusvg.com) A pre-tender site meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2017 at the Brighton Administration Building, 35 Alice Street, Brighton, Ontario. All tenders must be submitted using the required forms in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the quote/proposal number and the proponent’s information by the date and time specified below: 2:00 P.M. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2017 35 Alice Street Brighton, Ontario, K0K 1H0 613-475-0670

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METROLAND AUCTIONS Annual Nursery Stock Auction Saturday October 14th at 9 am. Trees â—? Shrubs â—? Evergreens â—? Fruit Trees â—? Perennials and more Free Coffee and Hot Dogs Business as usual before, during and after auction 10% Buyers Premium 5599 Cty. Rd. 45, Baltimore, ON 905-372-2662 www.baltimorevalley.ca

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AUCTION SALE ESTATE OF ARTHUR CHRISTOPHER 441 BRIDGE STREET EAST, BELLEVILLE , ONT. WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11TH AT 11:00 AM Vicinity of East End Plaza. Antique furniture including oak extension table with carved pineapple legs, 6 press back chairs, oak sideboard, oak centre pedestal extension table, walnut sofa table, wicker chair, walnut lyre base table, walnut 2 tier serving table, parlour settee and side chairs, parlour table; COLLECTIBLES including S Skinner and Co Picton CW 3 gal jug with blue, dash churn, wooden sap pail, snow shoes, “Mary Leslieâ€? water colour painting, hand painted china, Carleton Ware, Depression glass, vintage mixing bowls, vintage hockey game, cross cut saw, garage tins and cans, copper boiler, vintage lawn chairs, CNR water cooler; 5 piece fruitwood bedroom suite, Knechtel china cabinet, dining table and chairs, living room furniture, White Westinghouse refrigerator, Kenmore washer/dryer, Evinrude 4.5 hp outboard motor, Toro garden trailer, Yad machine 10 hp snow blower, garden tools, aluminum ladders, VEHICLE 2004 Chevrolet Impala 4 door sedan with 42,000 kms- sells certified and e- tested. Numerous other articles. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ€HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

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Submissions received after closing deadline will not be accepted. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders will be considered and awarded by Council.

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Continued from page B19 IMPORTANT DOUBLE AUCTION NOTICE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017 START 10:30 VIEWING 9AM FEATURING ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES, CHINA, GLASS, ART, PRINTS, BARBER CHAIR, WELSH CUPBOARD, RARE AFRICAN COLLECTION TO INCLUDE IVORY, EBONY CARVINGS, APPROX. 25+ GUNS, TOOLS TO BE SOLD WITH SECOND AUCTION RING CONSIST OF HAND TOOLS, SNOW BLOWERS, LATHE, GENERAL TABLE SAW, BAND SAW, DRILL PRESS, WELDER, AIR COMPRESOR, BOX LOTS, ETC.

MONDAY OCTOBER 9TH, 2017 LIVE AND WEBCAST 10:30 AM VIEWING FROM 9AM. FEATURING MASSIVE FARM TOY TRACTOR COLLECTION, CCM CONSTRUCTION TOYS, VINTAGE TIN TOYS, ANTIQUE TOYS, PRESS STEEL, DIECAST, TIN AND PORCELAIN ADVERTISING SIGNS, ETC.

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AUCTION SALE GOLDIE AND MARY LIVINGSTON 105 MOIRA STREET WEST, BELLEVILLE, ONTARIO MONDAY OCTOBER 9TH AT 10:30 AM 3 blocks WEST of Coleman Street on Moira Street West ANTIQUE FURNITURE including oak centre pedestal Jacobean style extension table, Jacobean style sideboard, set of 6 oak dining chairs, oak china cabinet, Gibbard tea wagon, oak server, walnut corner what not with inlay, burled walnut server, Victorian marble top parlour table, walnut spinette desk, side tables, settes, needlepoint side chairs, needle point foot stools, cedar chest, walnut sofa table, occasional chairs, smoker stand, wrought iron table and chairs, cast iron patio furniture; maple bedroom furniture, benches, occasional chairs, cherry cased Grandmothers clock, COLLECTIBLES including Royal Doulton figurines, Hummels, antique cranberry hanging hall lamp, slag panel glass table lamps, Spelter figures, blue opalescent glass, Cranberry glass, Royal Crown Derby “Blue Mikadoâ€? tea set pieces, chest of silver plate flatware –“Eternally Yoursâ€?; flo blue pieces, cornflower crystal, hand painted china, cups and saucers, Carnival glass, oil lamps, original E Luttrell oil painting, Enda Henderson original oil painting, vintage prints, collection of insulators, local history books, vintage ladies hats and boxes, costume jewelry, fur coats, Ross and Davies Belleville stoneware, long box telephone, Railway lanterns, lightning rod, 120 lb blacksmiths anvil, agricultural related hand tools, 2 granite curling stones, cast iron pots, cast iron bells, historical Belleville outdoor street lamp, BT well pump, tools including King 12â€?planer, Rockwell Beaver 9â€? table saw, power tools, hand tools, aluminum ladders, garden statuary, numerous other articles from an old Belleville Home TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ€HOG www.sullivanauctions.com

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AUCTION SALE MR LES CARRIER 1034 BRONK ROAD, PLAINFIELD, ONT. SATURDAY OCTOBER 14TH AT 11:00 AM 10 miles NORTH OF Belleville on Highway 37 and turn EAST onto Latta Drive and proceed across Latta Bridge and turn SOUTH onto Bronk Side Road for 1 mile. TOOLS Delta 10� table saw, Delta scroll saw, Job Mate 8� bench top drill press, Busy Bee metal cutting band saw, Craftex 1� belt sander, Beaver 16� band saw, King 6� jointer, King combination sander, Rexon 14� drill press, Rockwell Beaver radial arm saw, Rockwell Beaver 6� jointer, Rockwell Beaver 36� lathe, quantity of bar and pipe clamps, Mastercraft portable air compressor, air tools, power tools, hand tools, shop vac, craft wood, vises, dove tail jig, compound bow, aluminum ladder, John Deere LX 172 riding lawn mower, Johnson 30 hp outboard motor with tilt controls, numerous other articles. TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQÀHOG www.sullivanauctions.com

$8&7,21 6$/( )25 ),567 1$7,216 7(&+1,&$/ ,167,787( '(6(52172 217 6$785'$< 2&72%(5 $7 $ 0 21 6,7( Directions: From Hwy. 401 at Marysville take Hwy. 49 south to Airport Road (just before the bridge). Turn right and follow to sale site at 314 Airport Road. Busy Bee model DF1237G metal lathe with 12â€? swing & 37â€? centre with accessories, CII model 918 bench lathe, %XV\ %HH PRGHO $,6 PLOOLQJ PDFKLQH 5RFNZHOO Ă RRU PRGHO drill press, Targa 612B surface grinder, Busy Bee model 325 planer, CII 3 speed band saw & disc sander, Siuox model 2075 valve face grinder, Avanti American 5 speed table top drill press, 30â€? shear, brake & roll, dust collecting system, Makita compound mitre saw, Makita angle grinder, Busy Bee table top drill press, Miller “Thunderboltâ€? AC-DC welder & accessories, Ryobi 14â€? chop saw, Bexon 10’ table saw, Cobex shop vac, Campbell Hausfeld 20 gallon air compressor, Honda 5 H.P. water pump / hose, Shopcraft 10â€? commercial table saw, Craftsman 10â€? radial arm saw, Craftsman 16â€? scroll saw, Craftsman 12â€? band saw (needs blade), 2 shop vises, Mastercraft tap & die set, air tools, impact sockets, air pig, Campbell Hausfeld spray painter, gluing clamps, Mastercraft tool chest on casters, large qty. of assorted tools, set of Mastercraft forester bits, welding clamps, router, wrenches, Stanley planes, pipe wrenches, screwdrivers etc., several shop carts, wooden work bench & many more shop pieces. 2IĂ€FH 6SRUWV UHODWHG 2IĂ€FH GHVNV FKDLUV GUDZHU Ă€OH FDELQHWV QHZ GUDZHU Ă€OH FDELQHWV LQ ER[HV EDQN VHWV RI VWRUDJH ORFNHUV ODWHU Ă€OH FDELQHWV YHQGLQJ PDFKLQH 7DVNL Ă RRU polishers, Even Heat model LT-3K ceramic kiln, Sentry safe, Sony video cameras, older model “Health-o-meter scale, ice Ă€VKLQJ URGV UHHOV WUHH VWDQG LQ ER[ EDU IULGJHV RIĂ€FH eqpt such as phone systems, dry erase boards, fax machines, Garland electric deep fryer & more. +RFNH\ EDVNHWEDOO QHWV WHQQLV UDFTXHWV Ă RRU PDWV volleyballs & nets, a number of exercise treadmills & weights & more. 6HH WKH ZHE VLWH IRU GHWDLOHG OLVW SKRWRV $8&7,21((5 '28* -$55(// 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com /XQFK DYDLODEOH FNTI and/or the auctioneer not responsible for injury or accident sale day. THE COMPLETE SALE WILL BE HELD INSIDE

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AUCTION SALE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4/17 AT 5:00 P.M. DOUG JARRELL SALES ARENA, BELLEVILLE GE fridge, washer & dryer, dining table/2 leaves, 4 chairs & matching hutch, antique drop leaf table, retro cabinet record player, wicker arm chair, green wicker settee, 2 chairs & matching table, antique settee & 2 matching chairs, old bar & accessories, wicker fernery, small painted jam cupboard, pearlized grey chrome table, china cabinet, hall table, sofa table, cedar chest, old pine blanket box, chests of drawers, dressers/mirrors, lady’s slipper chair, vanity & bench, large qty. of smalls including a large set of “Friendly Villageâ€? GLVKHV VHWV RI Ă DWZDUH SODFH VHWWLQJ RI 5R\DO $OEHUW ´2OG &RXQWU\ 5RVHVÂľ LQFOXGLQJ PHDW SODWWHUV JUDY\ ERDW WUD\ 2 cream & sugars, 2 mint trays, clock, 2 open vegetables & D FRYHUHG YHJHWDEOH DUW JODVV GHSUHVVLRQ 2FFXSLHG -DSDQ pieces, crystal pieces, a number of old lighters, 3 bridge ODPSV SRVW FDUGV ROG SULQWV 5R\DO :LQWRQ ´FKLQW]Âľ SLHFHV VHWV RI Ă DWZDUH LQ FKHVWV UHWUR 79 ODPSV FURFN DQWLTXH EHG ZDUPHU 7UDSSHU 3RLQW EODQNHW GHSUHVVLRQ FDUQLYDO JODVV UHWUR DVK VWDQGV Ă RRU ODPS FRRNLH MDUV GHFDQWHUV qty. of crystal & numerous other pieces. See the web site for detailed list & photos. AUCTIONEER: DOUG JARRELL 613-969-1033 www.dougjarrellauctions.com

AUCTION SALE BOB AND JEAN WATSON 16439 HIGHWAY 62, R.R.# 1 ELDORADO, ONT. FRIDAY OCTOBER 13TH AT 10:30 AM 6 miles NORTH of Madoc on Highway 62- NORTH of Eldorado YARD EQUIPMENT John Deere 995 4 WD compact diesel tractor with JD 705 front end loader and John Deere 7 back hoe attachment- 935 hours- good running condition; John Deere F1145 4 WD diesel zero turn lawn mower with 60 “mower deck – 520 hrs- good running condition; front end loader pallet forks, Meteor 3 point hitch 5 ft single auger snow blower, John Deere 513 3 point hitch rotary mower, 16 ft tandem axle utility trailer with loading ramp , electric brakes- excellent; 3 point hitch fertilizer distributor, trail type estate sprayer, grass sweeper, Briggs and Stratton 12 hp 27â€?snow blower, Kodiak 5500 w portable generator with electric start; HIGHWAY TRACTOR 2003 Kenworth W 900B highway tractor with 600 Cummins diesel, 244â€? wheel base, 13 speed transmission, studio sleeper, Rockwell 40,000lbs, safetied in March 2017- excellent condition; TRAILER 2004 Terry Quantum AX 6 40ft 5th wheel camping trailer, 4 slide outs, deluxe interior, full kitchen, generator- excellent condition; SHOP TOOLS RX Machine 5 hp upright air compressor, oxyacetylene torch kit, MIG Pak 15 portable welder, Delta floor model drill press, manual pallet forks, Craftsman stacking tools chest, Lincoln 225 electric welder, commercial shelving, 3/4â€? sockets, 3/4â€? torque wrench, heavy truck tools, quantity of power, air, rechargeable tools, extension cords, jacks, hardware, fibre ladders, new heavy truck parts, 125,000 btu portable heater, trucking chains, straps; HORSE RELATED 10’ x 12’& 10’ x16’ board and batten open front horse shelters- to be removed; 12 gate round pen, western saddle, Australian saddle, steel fence stakes, gates, electric fence supplies, pony rail, poly fence parts, agricultural floor mats, HOUSEHOLD CONTENTS – SELL AT 10:30 AM. Kenmore S/S refrigerator and stove; bar refrigerator, Kenmore double door refrigerator, Kenmore electric stove, Braehill dining room suite, china cabinet, sectional chesterfield, La-Z-Boy furniture, living room furniture, central Vac system, kitchen storage cupboards, bedroom suite, prints, pictures, glass wares, numerous other articles TERMS- CASH OR CHEQUE OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY DAY OF SALE SULLIVAN AUCTIONEERS 3ODLQĂ€HOG www.sullivanauctions.com


EQAO report numbers encouraging, say school boards Belleville – The official line: both school boards in the region are “pleased” with their provincial competency testing scores. But, the devil’s always in the numbers when it comes to testing grade school students in English and math. Officials from two local school boards are looking at the positives, as they pore through data released from the Education Quality and Accountability Office. The results from standardized tests conducted by the office, known in education circles simply as EQAO, were released recently. Students in Grade 3, 6 take the tests every spring to assess their reading, writing and math skills. Grade 9 students also take a math test and Grade 10 students take a literacy test. The same tests allow schools boards to look at the achievements of their students and teachers, overall, and see where improvements are needed. The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board – which serves students from Trenton to Kingston – released a statement saying it’s pleased with its scores. “The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased to note that trends in reading and writing

have continued to increase over the past five years. In addition, mathematics results have increased when compared to the 2015-2016 data.” Within the Catholic board, 831 primary students and 744 junior students were eligible to participate in the assessment last May and June. The Catholic board said that Grade 3 students demonstrated a seven per cent increase in reading (73 per cent of students achieved Level 3 or 4) and a two per cent increase in writing (74 per cent of students achieved Level 3 or 4). In addition, primary students showed a 2 per cent increase in mathematics (59 per cent of students achieved a Level 3 or 4). Grade 6 students showed a 1 per cent increase in areas of reading (81 per cent of students achieved a Level 3 or 4), while writing remained unchanged (80 per cent of students achieved Level 3 or 4). Junior students demonstrated a one per cent increase in mathematics (45 per cent of students achieved Level 3 or 4). “The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is pleased with our positive trends in reading and writing over the past five years as well as our improvements in numeracy over the past year,” said David Giroux, superintendent of school effectiveness. “We will continue

to focus on Year 2 of our Renewed Math Strategy, which includes working directly with school leaders and math learning partners in all of our elementary schools.” The Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board released a statement, saying that it’s pleased with its results in primary and junior reading and writing, when looking at a long-term trend.

“Looking at a 10-year continuum of results in the primary and junior assessments reinforces that gains are being made in primary and junior reading and writing,” the statement says. HASTINGS & PRINCE EDWARD DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD“This year, students experienced gains the area of primary reading with small declines in primary writing and junior reading and writing. “We believe in our students’ abilities and have confidence in our teachers who are striving to help all students achieve provincial standards in all grades and pathways,” said Cathy Portt, the

HPEDSB’s superintendent of education. “We are committed to preparing all students for graduation, for their chosen career pathway and for life-long learning. Primary and junior assessments were written by HPEDSB students in May. They measured student achievement in reading, writing and math in relation to a common provincial standard of Level 3 or 4. This year HPEDSB students made gains of 3 percentage points in primary reading, while continuing to show gains in reading and writing over a 10-year period. Here are the percentages of students who reached Level 3 or 4 in the following primary areas: Reading 61; writing 57; math 47. Here are the percentages of students who reached Level 3 or 4 in junior areas: reading 67, writing 62, math 32. On Grade 9 math scores, HPEDSB students are holding steady over the past 10 years, the board says. Last year, 76 per cent of students reached Level 3 or 4 in academic math. Forty-one per cent of students reached Level 3 or 4 in applied math. Most Grade 10 students in the HPEDSB also took the Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test. The test is a graduation requirement, but a student

can defer taking it to a later time. Deferral rates decreased from 15 per cent in 2011 to 4 per cent in 2017. Ninety per cent of students achieved Level 3 or 4 in academic results. Forty-two per cent reached Level 3 or 4 in applied course results. Three per cent achieved Level 3 or 4 in locally developed course results. The HPEDSB also reminded that EQAO scores don’t represent the full picture of student success. “EQAO assessments are one type of assessment data used to inform planning at the school and board levels,” the statement read. “Ongoing classroom assessments and report card results in literacy and mathematics are also taken into consideration to present a more complete picture of student achievement.” Yet, the results will still be taken to heart, as educators strive for improvement. “A continued focus on literacy, building on the successes in elementary grades, is required to ensure that students meet literacy graduation requirements. This will help to ensure that students are well-prepared for today and their future careers. The continued focus required in mathematics to address achievement gaps is a priority locally and provincially.”

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All about sharing ideas in first Youth-2-Youth summit BY TAYLOR BERTELINK

While many students relaxed at home during their PA day, more than 150 students instead took the opportunity to spend it at the first Youth-2-Youth summit on Friday (Sept. 30). “Youths often have great ideas, but they may not know how to be engaged. I know that they have diverse and different perspectives to offer and this is a way that youths can share their perspectives, concerns and can have a voice,” said 23-year-old Maddison Ellis, organizer of the Youth-2-Youth summit. Students from Bancroft, Madoc, Belleville, Napanee, Picton and Quinte West gathered at the Tyendinaga Township Recreation Hall to network with peers, professionals and community leaders regarding local issues and topics of interest. “We wanted to get youths from all different regions together in one room to connect

them,” explained Ellis. The free event invited youths ages 14 to 25 to take part in intelligent discussions lead by workshop leader Ryan Porter and had the opportunity to talk with local dignitaries over lunch. The event was inspired by a similar initiative that Ellis as well as other organizers participated in over the summer. Intrigued by the idea, she decided to bring the first Youth-2Youth summit to the local area. Eager to learn, youths engaged in topics of discussion such as mental health, the environment, poverty in youth, gender equality, entrepreneurship, filling community gaps, social media use and harm reduction. “We want them to brainstorm ideas and come up with innovative solutions to different problems — we can then share what they've come up with today with our mu-

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nicipal, community and business leaders,” explained Ellis. “So many adults want to tap into the youth perspective but don't know how to get it and youths may not know where to give opinion,” she added. Seventeen-year-old Moira Secondary School student Jordan Cohen described the event as “an awesome opportunity.” After first hearing about it, Cohen knew he wanted to sign up as he is a true believer in promoting youth voices. “When parliament and community members give us the mic and the chance to express our opinions, we shouldn't squander the opportunity, instead we should take it and push it forward — our voice can invoke change, not just for youths in Belleville and surrounding areas, but for all of Canada and more importantly the world,” he said. At the end of the summit staff signed certificates so that youths can put the workshop on their resumes. High School students were also able to receive community volunteer hours for their participation. Ellis said that the day exceeded her expectations and hopes to make this a yearly event. “This is just chapter one. We hope to continue this event, but we also want to take what we learn today from the youths and to come up with an action plan. We don't want the ideas to die here, we want to carry it forward — this is just the first step in a long journey,” she said.

Ryan Porter, workshop leader at the Youth2-Youth summit speaks to youths about empowerment, engagement, and volunteerism. Porter has spoken to more than half a million students about his experiences in hopes of inspiring other youths. Taylor Bertelink/Metroland

will be diagnosed with breast cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in 8 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and thanks to life-saving research, about 87 per cent of women diagnosed with breast cancer will survive for at least five years. What is breast cancer? Breast cancer starts in the cells of the breast, sometimes these cells change and no longer grow or behave normally. These changes could possibly lead to non-cancerous (benign) breast conditions as well as non-cancerous tumours. But sometimes these changes can lead to breast cancer. There are various types of breast cancer the main two are ductal carcinoma and lobular carcinoma. Screening: All provinces and some territories have organized breast cancer screening programs for women aged 50 to 69 years. If you are in this age group, your province will automatically invite you to take part in the breast screening program. Some

programs allow younger or older women to participate. The screening program will send a letter reminding you when to have your next screening mammogram. You can contact your provincial or local breast screening program to book an appointment. To find out more about mammography and to help you decide if screening is right for you visit www. mybreastsmytest.ca Some women are at higher than average risk for breast cancer. You may be at a higher risk of breast cancer if you have: • A strong family history of breast cancer • Certain gene mutations, such as the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation • A personal history of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), invasive breast cancer or atypical hyperplasia • Dense breast tissue • Received radiation therapy to the breast or chest Talk to your doctor about your risk.

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